Bye Bye Mugabe

No one wants military rule. It is often said that the worst civilian government is better that the best military rule. But what happens when a civilian ruler refuses to leave and stays in power for close to 40 years? 

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The thin line becomes really blurry - The difference between an elected leader and a dictator becomes really thin.

So when Mugabe of Zimbabwe was ousted during the week in what the military says is “not a coup,” not many had pity for the man. Though he had been seen as a wise figure with numerous wise sayings attributed to him (most of which were not said by him), Mugabe did not get much pity after being ousted.

Even the Western world that holds democracy dearly did not take any action against the coup. All these point to one thing – after 40 years in power and over 90 years of age, Mugabe has stopped being a loved figure and everyone is tired of him.

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The question now is, will Zimbabweans get a better deal after Mugabe?